The Giant Void In My Soul

by Bernardo Cubría

When Fool 1 discovers the Giant Void in their soul, they and their loyal best friend Fool 2 set out on a Quixotic quest to fill it. Will food and alcohol do it? What about jobs, marriage, procreation, or even self-reflection? Can anything fill this damn void?!

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Germaine Shames: The Giant Void In My Soul by Bernardo Cubría

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Bernardo Cubria contains multitudes. Even in a scene with two actors on a bare stage, his words conjure the whole of human experience.

Bernardo Cubria contains multitudes. Even in a scene with two actors on a bare stage, his words conjure the whole of human experience.

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Ky Weeks: The Giant Void In My Soul by Bernardo Cubría

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A quest that feels both classical yet also entirely of our times. Broad and general, yet still personal to these particular fools. Cubria's writing is a tremendous gift for a couple of actors with strong chemistry and sharp comedic wit. Can the existential problems ever be solved? Maybe not. But there's a real heart in the bond between the fools, a focus on friendship through the challenges of life that's touching and refreshing to see.

A quest that feels both classical yet also entirely of our times. Broad and general, yet still personal to these particular fools. Cubria's writing is a tremendous gift for a couple of actors with strong chemistry and sharp comedic wit. Can the existential problems ever be solved? Maybe not. But there's a real heart in the bond between the fools, a focus on friendship through the challenges of life that's touching and refreshing to see.

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Cheryl Bear: The Giant Void In My Soul by Bernardo Cubría

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A play that gets to the heart of the enormous questions of life. The search for purpose, meaning and happiness is certainly quite a ride. Engaging and well done!

A play that gets to the heart of the enormous questions of life. The search for purpose, meaning and happiness is certainly quite a ride. Engaging and well done!

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Character Information

Fool 1

They are Abbott. The “Straight Man”. Don Quijote. Looking into the horizon and trying to defeat some goddamn windmills.

Character Age

30-60

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
Fool 2

They are Costello. The loyal friend. They are Sancho Panza. Who cares if it’s actually a windmill, if it’s attacking your best friend, it’s a fucking windmill.

Character Age

30-60

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
Performer 1

Plays the following roles: Drunk/ Woke 1/ Deep Thinker/Coworker/Baby
a versatile comedic actor/actress

Character Age

30-60

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
Performer 2

Play the following roles:
Bartender /Woke 2/ Partner/Parent
a versatile comedic Actor/Actress

Character Age

30-60

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Circle in the Square , Year 2019
Type Reading, Organization Ammunition Theatre Company, Year 2018

Production History

Type Professional, Organization Ammunition Theatre Comapany, Year 2018
Type Professional, Luna Stage, Year 2022
Type University, Rutgers Theater Department, Year 2024

Awards

Best Writer Nominee

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle

2019
Best Playwright Nominee

Ovation Awards

2019
Best Comedic Ensmeble Nominee

Stage Raw

2018
Best Director Winner

Stage Raw

2018
Ovation Recommended

LA Stage Alliance

2018
Best Playwright Nominee

Stage Raw

2018

Genre

satire

Cast Size

4—11

Age of Intended Audience

ages 18 and up

Reviews

Out In Jersey

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"The result is by turns humorous and serious, but at all times enjoyable...entertainment that is touching and humorous."
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NJ Arts Maven

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The Giant Void In My Soul will give you much to consider and shake up your mindset about what really matters in life. ....I guarantee that you’ll be thinking about it for hours after you’ve returned home"
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New Jersey Arts

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"The Giant Void In My Soul is easily accessible and quite life-affirming, with lots of clever twists and a poetic sensibility...it is profound but not heavy-handed about it; seriously philosophical but also consistently engaging."
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Theatre Ghost

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Cubría's The Giant Void in My Soul is a remarkable playwriting achievement, Dialog as spare and contemporary — and funny — as the best of Samuel Beckett. its accuracy makes us ache — when we're not laughing.
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Theatre Notes

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This show shines with brilliance. Mr. Cubría’s script is lean, precise and filled with originality in concept and language
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Stage And Cinema

“
Bernardo Cubría’s world premiere is, quite simply, brilliant. This is not only the best play in Los Angeles right now, but has filled the void in my soul caused by the dearth of great new plays.
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